Event Summary

The building safety regime is entering a new phase. The establishment of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) paves the way for a single construction regulator with expanded oversight higher risk buildings (HRBs), amid a growing volume of Gateway applications and safety cases. Strengthened building safety rules cover the design, construction, and management of buildings.

Join us at our popular Building Safety Conference to explore the latest developments in building safety and regulation

At this timely event, you will hear first-hand from Andrew Saunders, Policy Team Lead for HRB and BAC at the BSR on its strategic priorities and new targets for remediation and Gateway 2 decisions.

In February 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published the Construction Products Reform White Paper, outlining proposals to tighten controls over building materials. Gain insight into the latest developments relating to Construction Products Reform, including new specifications and testing requirements.

With the Building Safety Levy, due to take effect in October 2026, we will discuss its implications for the sector, project viability and building control approval processes.

We will discuss proposed changes for Approved Document B and new regulations ahead of their implementation from September 2029, including requirements for evacuation lifts and new guidance on roofs and external wall systems.

Hear from successful Gateway 2 and 3 applications to ensure you can provide consistent and robust evidence on a building’s history, design, construction and maintenance. Drawing on emerging data from the BSR approval process, we will explore how to strengthen submissions, manage information more effectively and reduce delays.

With plans to develop statutory regulation for the built environment workforce, and an additional £70 million announced to increase capacity in building control and fire engineering, we will review learnings from the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel on the skills and competence requirements for safety-critical roles.

Join professionals from across social housing, construction, and the built environment sector as we navigate the continued implementation of the Building Safety Act and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations. take away practical steps to improve culture, compliance and the delivery of safe buildings.

Key points

  • Next steps for the Single Construction Regulator
  • The Construction Products Reform: new specifications and testing requirements
  • Proposed changes to Approved Document B
  • Best practices for resident engagement: How new rules are already bringing change to buildings and residents
  • What’s next for the strategy for regulation for the Built Environment Professions: Recommendations from the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel
  • Funding to enhance competence and skills in building control and fire engineers
  • Fostering culture change and accountability at every stage
  • Managing the digital golden thread and maintaining Building Safety Cases
  • Ensuring robust information management and collaboration between PAPs for applications for Gateways 2 and 3
  • How will the Building Safety Levy, coming into force on the 1st October, work in practice to fix building safety defects across England?

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